Some more volume integral questions

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This discussion focuses on calculating volumes of revolution using the Shell and Disk methods in calculus. The Shell method is applied to the curve defined by the equation x = 4y - y^2 - 3, while the Disk method is used for the curve y = 2(x^1/2). The participants highlight the importance of correctly setting up integrals, including the necessary constants such as 2π for the Shell method. Errors in the initial attempts are addressed, emphasizing the need for proper limits of integration and the correct application of formulas.

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Formulas:
Shell Method: dV = 2pi(radius) * (height) * (thickness)
Disk method: dV = pi(radius)^2 * (thickness)

Question 1 (26-3-15)
Statement
Using Shell method, find the volume generated by revolving the region bounded by the given curve about the x-axis.
x = 4y - y^2 - 3, x = 0

Attempt
integrating:
4y^2 - y^3 - 3y = x
4/3y^3 - 1/4y^4 - 3/2y^2

at this point I would plug a boundary number into the variable, what number should it be?

Question 2 (26-3-19)
Statement
Using disk method, find the volume generated by revolving the region bounded by the given curve about the y axis.
y = 2(x^1/2), x = 0, y = 3

Attempt
y/2 = x^1/2
(y/2)^2 = x
y^2/4
(y^2/4)^2
y^4/16

is this the correct path?

Question 3 (26-3-21)
Statement
Using shell method, find the volume generated by revolving the region bounded by the given curve about the y axis.
x^2 - 4y^2 = 4, x = 3

Attempt
2pixy principal formula
isolate y
-4y^2 = 4 - x^2
-y^2 = (4-x^2)/4
-y^2 = -x^2
x = y
2pix^2 = 1/3x^3 = 9

but this answer is incorrect

Thank you for your time.
 
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togo said:
Question 1 (26-3-15)
Statement
Using Shell method, find the volume generated by revolving the region bounded by the given curve about the x-axis.
x = 4y - y^2 - 3, x = 0

Attempt
integrating:
4y^2 - y^3 - 3y = x
4/3y^3 - 1/4y^4 - 3/2y^2

at this point I would plug a boundary number into the variable, what number should it be?
Be precise in your setup. There are a number of errors in your work. I see no integral sign, I see no dy, and I see no 2pi in the front. As to the limits of integration, well the graph is a sideways parabola. Find the y-intercepts.

togo said:
Question 3 (26-3-21)
Statement
Using shell method, find the volume generated by revolving the region bounded by the given curve about the y axis.
x^2 - 4y^2 = 4, x = 3

Attempt
2pixy principal formula
isolate y
-4y^2 = 4 - x^2
-y^2 = (4-x^2)/4
-y^2 = -x^2
This is wrong. It should be
-y^2 = 1 - \frac{x^2}{4}
 
thanks for the tips how do you use latex
 

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